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Rumble Fish

By S. E. Hinton
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Rumble Fish by S. E. Hinton explores the turbulent life of young Rusty-James. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence in a tough neighbourhood, he idolises his older brother, Motorcycle Boy, renowned for his rebellious charisma. The story delves into themes of identity, brotherhood, and the quest for meaning amidst chaos.
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If you're drawn to tales of teenage rebellion and the search for identity in a gritty urban landscape, this young adult novel provides a thrilling exploration of gang life and the complexities of family relationships. Its intense and thought-provoking narrative may captivate those who appreciated The Outsiders and similar stories of troubled youth finding their place in the world.

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Originally published in hardcover: New York: Delacorte Press, 1975.

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Stylistically superb. . . . This packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling - School Library Journal

Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton's The Outsiders - Booklist

An ALA Best Books for Young Adults

A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

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Rumble Fish by S. E. Hinton is often praised for its raw and realistic depiction of youth, focusing on themes of identity, brotherhood, and rebellion. Critics appreciate the book's gritty narrative and complex characters, noting how effectively it captures the confusion and turbulence of teenage life. The writing style is admired for its straightforwardness and emotional depth, though some readers find the story's sombreness challenging. Overall, it is regarded as a compelling exploration of the challenges faced by young people.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780385375689

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 119g

Pages: 144

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books S.E. Hinton Young Adult

About the Author

S. E. Hinton wrote her first novel, The Outsiders, when she was 16. She was the recipient of the ALA's first Margaret A. Edwards Award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they can view their world and which will help them to grow and to understand themselves and their role in society.The author lives in Tulsa, OK.

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